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State’s first ethanol plant faces plunging prices
Despite ethanol prices currently being in the tank, Pinal Energy is betting on a future of increased use of the fuel
Arizona’s dam safety program
Arizona’s dam safety program has existed since 1929. Funding was minimal and sporadic until 1971, when legislative approval for a consistent budget was secured. Since then, permanent staffing has allowed... […]
Rep. Bill Konopnicki — ‘Voters in CD1 want someone with common sense approach to solving rural issues’
With his creation of an exploratory committee for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, Bill Konopnicki becomes the fourth legislator to publicly set his sights on campaigning to get a job in... […]
Kathy Peckardt: ‘Candidates… would be well served by showing initiative and interest’
Kathy Peckardt has served as the state’s director of Human Resources in the Arizona Department of Administration since January 2001. In general, how does the recruitment process work for the... […]
‘Arizona Capitol Times’ wins 11 ANA awards
The staff of the Arizona Capitol Times with their awards from the Arizona Newspapers Association. From left Luige del Puerto, Jim Small, Christian Palmer, Don Harris, Bill Coates, Phil Riske... […]
Federal court says independents can’t vote in Libertarian primary
Independent voters will be barred from casting ballots in the Libertarian Party primary under a ruling issued by a Tucson federal court judge this week, a case that could eventually... […]
Let’s give new DUI laws a chance
In 2005, 43 percent of the traffic deaths in Arizona were alcohol-related. In 2006, that figure increased to 45 percent. In the same time period, Arizona tied for the largest... […]
Statement ‘false and derogatory’
If you are reading this letter, it is because State Representative David Schapira (D-17) refused my request that he retract and apologize for a false and derogatory statement he made... […]
Governor Napolitano launches new economic push
Gov. Janet Napolitano calls for better public-private collaboration in speaking about the state’s new economic development model before the business community at an SCF Arizona Association meeting. Gov. Janet Napolitano... […]
Is using dead soldiers’ names on T-shirts a dead issue≠
A U.S. District Court judge blocked the enforcement of the criminal portion of a law effectively banning the use of dead soldiers’ names without their family’s consent.But has the law... […]
BBB urges firms: ‘Start with Trust’
The Better Business Bureau has changed the way it informs consumers of its affiliation with businesses.Instead of designating a business as a “BBB Member,” each will now be referred to... […]
Supreme Court hears Goddard’s plea for immunity in defamation
ddard and a land developer addressed the Arizona Supreme Court in a Coolidge high school auditorium on Oct. 2 over the degree of immunity from defamation lawsuits that should be... […]
